WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Surgery with Impactful Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety:
Research articles often emphasize the importance of clinical outcomes in surgery, assessing factors that influence patient safety, morbidity, and mortality rates across various surgical procedures. - Innovative Surgical Techniques and Technologies:
The journal highlights studies on novel surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, robotic surgery, and advancements in surgical instruments, aimed at improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. - Global Surgery and Health Equity:
There is a strong commitment to addressing disparities in surgical care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, through research that evaluates surgical capacity, access to care, and the impact of social determinants on surgical outcomes. - Education and Training in Surgery:
The journal features articles on surgical education, including training methodologies, competency assessments, and the integration of new technologies in surgical training. - Oncology and Surgical Management of Cancer:
Research focused on the surgical treatment of various cancers is prevalent, encompassing studies on surgical techniques, adjuvant therapies, and long-term outcomes for cancer patients. - Postoperative Care and Enhanced Recovery:
The journal promotes research on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, postoperative care strategies, and their effectiveness in reducing recovery time and complications.
Trending and Emerging
- Telemedicine and Remote Surgical Consultations:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in surgical care, with growing research on its effectiveness, applications, and impact on patient management. - Health Equity and Access to Surgical Care:
There is an increasing emphasis on research addressing health disparities and access to surgical care, particularly for underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Surgery:
Emerging research on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in surgical decision-making and outcomes prediction is gaining traction, highlighting its potential to transform surgical practice. - Patient-Centered Care and Shared Decision-Making:
A notable trend is the focus on patient-reported outcomes and shared decision-making, with studies exploring how these approaches can enhance surgical care quality and patient satisfaction. - Sustainability in Surgical Practices:
Research exploring the environmental impact of surgical practices, including waste management and sustainable surgical techniques, is on the rise, reflecting a growing awareness of healthcare's ecological footprint. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Surgical Problems:
There is a trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from various fields, such as public health, technology, and sociology, to address complex surgical challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Surgical Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in publications focused on traditional open surgical techniques, as the field increasingly shifts towards minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches. - Single-Specialty Research:
Research that is confined to single-specialty surgical practices seems to be waning, with a growing trend towards interdisciplinary studies that encompass multiple surgical specialties. - Basic Surgical Education:
While foundational surgical education remains important, there is a diminishing focus on basic surgical techniques in favor of advanced training methodologies and the integration of technology in surgical practice. - Descriptive Studies Without Novel Insights:
The journal is increasingly favoring studies that provide substantial new insights or innovative methodologies, leading to a decrease in the publication of purely descriptive studies that do not advance the field.
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